Cowboys use furious second-half comeback, top South Hardin
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Addyson Greenfield and Taylor Johnson of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School have earned one of the highest honors available to Iowa high school…
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Richard Eichelberger
Members from multiple Wright County American Legion posts recently gathered at the Dows Watson-Beach Post 523 for an evening of food, fellowship, and…
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Dirk and Lee van der Linden
People who visit downtown Belmond this Christmas season may notice a small change in the four dozen tall artificial trees on top of the arcades. New…
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Mark Adkins
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows dance team head coach Emma McKee isn’t taking a path to rebuilding the Cowgirls squad in small steps.Based on results at a recent Iowa State Dance and Tumbling Association solo event in Pella, she’s got them going in the right direction. Freshman Grace Webb received a…
Coming home: Clarion graduate returns as OB-GYN at Gabrielson Clinic
CLARION — For Dr. Kelsey McCollough, joining Gabrielson Clinic for Women marks more than the beginning of a new position. It is also a return home.McCollough was born and raised in Cla…
Food Bank of Iowa conference highlights rising costs, growing food insecurity
WRIGHT COUNTY — Rising costs, increasing demand and the importance of local partnerships were among the major themes Missy Loux brought home from a recent Food Bank of Iowa conference …
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CGD has two named to all-state choir
Addyson Greenfield and Taylor Johnson of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School have earned one of the highest honors available to Iowa high school musicians by being selected for the 2026…
Dows Legion hosts Third District leaders
Members from multiple Wright County American Legion posts recently gathered at the Dows Watson-Beach Post 523 for an evening of food, fellowship, and vital organizational updates. Dows…
Belmond Growth Alliance updates town Christmas decorations
People who visit downtown Belmond this Christmas season may notice a small change in the four dozen tall artificial trees on top of the arcades. New stars will adorn the tops of the ev…
FUEL joins Blue Star Mothers of Iowa effort to send thousands of care packages
CLARION — A Clarion restaurant is helping Blue Star Mothers of Iowa collect donations and raise awareness for an annual effort expected to send thousands of care packages to service me…
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Webb stars in solo, CGD team readying for state event
On to the “Big Dance”
Cowboys use furious second-half comeback, top South Hardin
Reaching the Round of Eight
Fast-rising freshman reaches state racing pinnacle
London Parrott was looking for something a little different when she ventured into the world of cross country. As she looks back at what her first season in the sport has produced, she…
Two county harriers punch tickets to state meet
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows sophomore Carson Gump and Eagle Grove freshman London Parrott each earned a berth in the 2026 Class 2A state cross country meet. At Eagle Grove Golf Course, Gump…
Judith “Judy” Nelson
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James "Jim" Aldrich
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Webb stars in solo, CGD team readying for state event
On to the “Big Dance”
CGD has two named to all-state choir
Addyson Greenfield and Taylor Johnson of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School have earned one of the highest honors available to Iowa high school musicians by being selected for the 2026…
Dows Legion hosts Third District leaders
Members from multiple Wright County American Legion posts recently gathered at the Dows Watson-Beach Post 523 for an evening of food, fellowship, and vital organizational updates. Dows…
Belmond Growth Alliance updates town Christmas decorations
People who visit downtown Belmond this Christmas season may notice a small change in the four dozen tall artificial trees on top of the arcades. New stars will adorn the tops of the ev…
Cowboys use furious second-half comeback, top South Hardin
Reaching the Round of Eight
Judith “Judy” Nelson
1940-2026
FUEL joins Blue Star Mothers of Iowa effort to send thousands of care packages
CLARION — A Clarion restaurant is helping Blue Star Mothers of Iowa collect donations and raise awareness for an annual effort expected to send thousands of care packages to service me…
Coming home: Clarion graduate returns as OB-GYN at Gabrielson Clinic
CLARION — For Dr. Kelsey McCollough, joining Gabrielson Clinic for Women marks more than the beginning of a new position. It is also a return home.McCollough was born and raised in Cla…
Food Bank of Iowa conference highlights rising costs, growing food insecurity
WRIGHT COUNTY — Rising costs, increasing demand and the importance of local partnerships were among the major themes Missy Loux brought home from a recent Food Bank of Iowa conference …
James "Jim" Aldrich
1943-2026
Fast-rising freshman reaches state racing pinnacle
London Parrott was looking for something a little different when she ventured into the world of cross country. As she looks back at what her first season in the sport has produced, she…
Supervisors get update on workgroup progress
Continuing developments of the recently created energy, utility, and data center policy workgroup were noted at the Monday, October 26, Wright County Board of Supervisors meeting.Board…
Clarion Council decides grant recipients
A combined three area businesses and organizations were approved for hotel-motel grants as the committee brought them forward to the Clarion City Council Tuesday, October 20.The Clario…
Local 4-H coordinator receives achievement in service award
Paige Roberts, K–12 Program Coordinator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Wright County, received the Achievement in Service Award at Iowa 4-H YouthFest in Ames. The…
First Bank celebrates new location
Eagle Grove’s new First Bank location held its grand opening Friday, October 23. It replaces its former office and drive-up in the community, bringing all banking services together und…
Underground electrical conversion discussion resumes at Eagle Grove council
An underground electrical conversion agreement with First Bank hung in the balance following more mulling over of the project at the Tuesday, October 20, Eagle Grove City Council meeti…
Two county harriers punch tickets to state meet
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows sophomore Carson Gump and Eagle Grove freshman London Parrott each earned a berth in the 2026 Class 2A state cross country meet. At Eagle Grove Golf Course, Gump…
CGD moves on, continues historical run
CLARION - The history that Clarion-Goldfield-Dows is making on the gridiron isn’t lost on their head coach.Following a resounding 48-8 win over MFL-Mar-Mac in Iowa High School Athletic…